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Amazon’s Management Overhaul, AI Layoffs & Why 71% of Meetings Suck
The BARF
1 hour 24 minutes
8 months ago
Amazon’s Management Overhaul, AI Layoffs & Why 71% of Meetings Suck
Amazon is ditching layers of management, AI is cutting IT jobs, and government buyouts are on the rise. Meanwhile, HR tech is consolidating, employee retention is shifting, and the EEOC’s latest gender identity rulings could have major legal consequences. Oh, and let’s not forget—71% of meetings are a waste of time. We’re diving deep into the trends shaking up the workplace and breaking down what they mean for companies and employees alike.
In this episode, we look at Amazon’s management overhaul, automation in fast food, interoffice relationships, employee well-being, AI-driven fintech funding, HR tech acquisitions, compensation transparency, and the productivity-killing impact of bad meetings.
Key Takeaways
➡️ Flattening an org can speed up decision-making but limit career growth.
➡️ EEOC’s latest rulings may change how gender identity cases are handled.
➡️ Government buyouts could leave thousands without jobs.
➡️ AI-driven automation is reshaping IT employment and workforce needs.
➡️ Interoffice relationships: great for engagement, risky for HR.
➡️ The restaurant industry is turning to automation to cut labor costs.
➡️ Employee retention hinges on market stability and fair compensation.
➡️ HR tech acquisitions are redefining how companies approach talent.
➡️ Most meetings are pointless—fixing them starts with clear agendas.
➡️ Only 10% of employees say their manager positively impacts their work.
➡️ Fintech funding is skyrocketing—AI is a key driver.
➡️ AI is revolutionizing project management in construction.
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The BARF
Breaking news, Acquisitions, Research, and Funding is The BARF. A look back into last week’s most talked about news in the world of work, what’s happened, what does it mean, and why should you care. Analysis that you can understand without a Ph.D. Proudly brought to you by WRKdefined with hosts William Tincup and Ryan Leary.
